
Pennsylvania
Group insists budget earmarks have to go
A conservative group is calling out lawmakers who they say tucked about $35 million in spending for specific local projects and causes into the state budget's fiscal code.
7 years ago
EPA hosts marathon meeting on contaminated water supplies in Bucks, Montco
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with investigative environmental reporter Kyle Bagenstose about the EPA hearing on water issues in Bucks and Montgomery counties.
7 years ago
Listen 6:09Pa. school districts decry what they see as growing disparity in state sports competitions
The districts claim sporting events have become less competitive since charter and private schools joined traditional public schools in state playoffs.
7 years ago
‘We’re just getting started,’ says Pence in Philly stump for Barletta; so were protesters
Speaking to 300 people at the Sheraton Hotel, Pence praised the Trump administration’s policies on immigration, the canceled Iran nuclear deal, and low unemployment.
7 years ago
As Trump weathers firestorm, Barletta picks up a shield
Barletta is running for Senate with the expectation of substantial support from Trump.
7 years ago
Curious or concerned about an energy issue? Ask StateImpact — and see what we’ve already answered
Tap the expertise of StateImpact Pennsylvania reporters and help build a statewide resource.
7 years ago
Spreading the legacy of Fred Korematsu, U.S. internment camp objector
Japanese-American's case referenced in U.S. Supreme Court opinion allowing President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from several Muslim-majority countries
7 years ago
Listen 2:34Bucks County, Philabundance team up to address suburban hunger
In the largely affluent county, as many as 50,000 residents are struggling with poverty
7 years ago
In Pa. governor’s race, Wolf ad tags Wagner as ‘ultimate insider’
GOP candidate Scott Wagner's campaign contends launching an attack in July shows incumbent Wolf is panicking.
7 years ago
Report: Pa.’s on-time budget is part of a broader trend
Late budgets have become routine in a number of states since the 2008 recession.
7 years ago
Wagner, Wolf volley back and forth on education
Governor Tom Wolf and GOP challenger Scott Wagner have spent much of this month trying to paint one another as supporters of school funding cuts.
7 years ago
Are Democratic Socialists the future face of the Democratic Party?
Guests: Teresa Lundy, Natalie Midiri, Nina Ahmad Last month, a Democratic Socialist, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stu ...
Air Date: July 18, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Barletta treads softly on Trump’s encounter with Putin
Senate candidate Lou Barletta easier on Trump than most Republicans after Putin presser.
7 years ago
Tuition hikes set for most Pennsylvania public colleges
Pennsylvania’s public universities have set their budgets and tuition rates for the coming school year. These include the 14 ...
7 years ago
Report on clergy abuse in limbo, awaiting decision from Pa. Supreme Court
The government charges that she was acting as a foreign agent without registering.
7 years ago